The online fundraising campaign will run from 19-26 March, led by Big Give – the UK’s leading match fund platform - and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture, a network of arts supporters who are passionate about increasing philanthropic support of the arts and culture sector.
Eleven charities and community groups across the West Midlands have been chosen to be part of Arts for Impact.
The money they raise in public donations throughout the week, combined with the match funding from the WMCA, will help provide more music, dance, drama, literature, visual arts, and other creative activities that can have a positive impact on young lives, from boosting their mental health to improving social skills.
The region's chosen charities are:
Laura Shoaf, chief executive at the WMCA, said: “All 11 local projects that will be raising money through Big Give are very different but equally profound in the positive impact they have on the health and wellbeing of young people in the West Midlands.
“The combined authority is proud to be able to use money set aside to deliver a long-lasting and region-wide legacy from the Commonwealth Games to match the public donations to ensure these fabulous local organisations can provide important creative and cultural opportunities to even more young people.”
Alex Day, managing director of Big Give, said: “We are delighted that the WMCA is involved in this groundbreaking campaign. Its support is critical to the livelihood of so many worthy causes and charities that are transforming the lives of hundreds of people in the local community on a daily basis.”
Find out how to donate to these charities as part of Big’s Give’s Arts for Impact campaign at https://donate.biggive.org/artsforimpact24/creative-futures-fund.
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